India, April 8 -- Meghalaya has become the third Indian state, after Maharashtra and Gujarat, to formally partner with Starlink, marking a notable development in India's satellite communications (satcom) landscape. The state government has signed a statement of intent with Starlink India to expand connectivity in remote and underserved regions where terrestrial networks remain limited.

The collaboration is expected to accelerate the rollout of satellite-based broadband using low Earth orbit (LEO) technology. Meghalaya's hilly terrain, dispersed settlements and infrastructure constraints have historically limited the reach of fibre and mobile networks. Satellite internet, which does not rely on physical cables, offers a viable alternative...